1111 VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE \l\ V., - • / c:/: Ccnlie Library q q OCTOBER 03, 1994 CITY CENTRE (£(£i£(£l£ <££(}} (£<£(£ To arrange this Workshop for SCHOLARSHIPS REMINDER!!! your department or class, call All Scholarship forms (white selection forms and pink nomination forms) are to be forwarded to Jackie Sandy, Chair, Awards Committee by Thursday. October 13. 1994. The selection for the College-Wide Awards (e.g. VCCFA Awards, Alumni Association Scholarship) will be made by the Awards Committee by the end of October. The City Centre Scholarship Ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.. Friday. November 25. 1995 at City Centre. So, please mark that date on your calendar! HARASSMENT WHERE DO YOU DRAW THE LINE? This one hour workshop covers the VCC Harassment Policy -- What is Harassment? ~ How do you deal with it? The workshop is informal with plenty of room for discussion. Local 7040. 250 West Pender Street Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1S9 GATEWAY ACCESS Vancouver Community Janice ^Jlanien Human Rights Coordinator WELCOME DANA REZEK Dana Rezek has been appointed to the position of Clerk Specialist, Financial Services, City Centre Campus, replacing Norma Walker. Dana graduated from the Accounting Program at Vancouver Vocational Institute in 1977 and has worked in the Accounting Department of VCC since that time. Consequently Dana feels like she is "returning home" to City Centre Campus. Dana's Office is Room 200N in the Administration area and her telephone Local is 8321. Please drop by and welcome Dana back to City Centre. PeUrEJLl College Library and Media Services, in conjunction with the Electronic Library Network and the Langara/VCC Shared Library Services, are offering a new service called Gateway Access. This will permit students, faculty, staff and registered community borrowers to reach databases, networks, gopher and archie sites all over the world — something which the media frequently calls "navigating the Internet". All users will have access to a number of destinations, however, due to licensing restrictions, some databases and major Internet resources will be limited to by students, staff, faculty and others who are registered users of the Vancouver Community College libraries. For access to the full range of resources via the Gateway link, you must have a V.C.C. library card with a bar code. All currently enroled students and faculty can obtain a library card and bar code by CITY CKNTRK simply registering at your campus library. We hope you will enjoy reaching library catalogues, networks, and resources outside our existing library walls. Please remember, however, that when you connect with a remote library, searches must be conducted according to the syntax of the remote system. Please follow the instructions displayed on the screens which will assist you in connecting to and disconnecting from the remote destinations. The Double Ghetto: Canadian Women & Their Segregated Work; Dental Ethics; Drawing and Cartooning 1001 Faces; Extraviewing: Innovative ways to hire the best; Fashion Drawing; Franchising in Canada; Great Garnishes; Healthy Parenting; Impact: a Guide to Business Communication; Improving Fundraising Performance; Instructing For Results; Issues in the Canadian Marketplace; It's Our Own Knowledge: You may come into the VCC libraries and access the Gateway link through the library terminals, or you may access them through home computers equipped with modems. For details explaining how to use your home computer to tape into the library system, please stop by our reference desks for assistance and information. Good luck and enjoy. i^ronJa ^ipplelon College Librarian NEW MATERIALS IN THE LIBRARY Labour, Public Education & Skills Training; Job Resumes; Kitchen Wisdom; The Language of Hotels in English; Life is an Attitude Lighten up No More Nice Girl; On Incoming Calls (video); On the Edge of Darkness: Conversations about Conquering Depression; Patterns of Work; Pitman Office Handbook; Planning for Effective Technical Training; Teaching for Democratic Citizenship; Southwest Indian Jewellery; Understanding Menopause; Wellness Lowfat Cookbook; World Business Desk Reference. Activities for Trainers: 50 useful designs; Banting: a Biography; Complete Middle East Cookbook; The Cooks' Catalogue; JiLra»j IN MEMORY OF BARBARA JEAN FERRIS Barbara Jean Ferris passed away peacefully July 21, 1994 after a courageous battle with leukemia. She graduated from the University of Manitoba, School of Dental Hygiene in 1970. Barb received a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Certificated in Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. Her dental hygiene career spanned private practice, public health and dental assisting and dental hygiene education. Her real love was teaching. She taught Dental Assisting at Red River Community College in Winnipeg, Kelsey Institute in Saskatoon, Wascana Institute in Regina and Vancouver Community College. Barb taught dental science and dental radiography at Camosun College Dental Hygiene Program. She was a dedicated, knowledgeable teacher who established a special rapport with her students and well respected by her colleagues. Barb touched many people with her caring ways and wonderful sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by family, friends and students. A scholarship fund has been established in Barb's name at Camosun College. Donations to the "BARBARA FERRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR DENTAL HYGIENE A SOLUTION TO C.C.'S MOUSE PROBLEM? STUDENTS care of Camosun College Foundation, 3100 Foul Bay Road, Victoria, B.C., V8P 5J2, will be gratefully accepted. Camosun College will be holding a memorial service for friends, family, students and colleagues on October 25, 1994 at 5:00 p.m., Lansdowne Campus, Fisher I N BROCKTON LIBRARY, CHARMING CAT TAIL roughly 10 years old, closes his eyes and purrs when someone reaches down to pet him. Always known as Leo, he got his last name a few years ago when library staffers gave it to him while issuing a special library card in his name. Like the old /y tiler I j-^reer Contributing Reporter (This article appeared in the Boston Globe August 31, downtown in which it is located, the library has seen better times. Budget cuts have trimmed hours, staff and 1994) book purchases. But for many patrons, Leo's presence BROCKTON - Leo Katz leaves his home at 284 Main special. St. every weekday morning, crosses the street, and trots "Some of the elderly will stop by just to say hello up the steps of the Brockton Public Library. Shannon, head of adult 100. Informal reception to makes a visit to the library follow. eyCtZZ eJ^ituisay Dental Assisting FOR SALE: 1987 Honda Civic CRX, 5Speed, red/grey, 52,000 original km, cassette/radio, new muffler, well maintained and have all maintenance recordS"$6,225. Contact Tom Szeto at: Telephone: 443-8358 (day-voicemail) or Evening: 669-1077 or E-mail: tszeto® vcc. be. ca ^Jom ^xelo I.C.S. When the doors open, he walks in, prowls the stacks and the periodical and reference rooms, and finds a for the afternoon. Later, he Library staff say that interrupts his reverie to stroll through the director's office, rub against the leg of a library aide, and lap water a few cat-haters and people with allergies have complained about Leo, but most patrons are delighted from a bowl on the floor. with his presence. Brockton's favourite feline and VIP library patron, Leo Katz, a.k.a. Leo the FOR SALE: 11/2 year old townhouse for year-old downtown library, but you would not notice it!) Phone 438-3899. Wong. K.E.C., E.S.L. kind of a homey feeling," he said. see a cat stroll by and it's library. years. Vancouver, close to Skytrain reference room with friends one recent afternoon. "It's from another country, you as he has done for about five large basement, 5 appliances block Wellington Street, One is Peter Mello, 16, who was studying in the Leo belongs to Chuck and Raynette Sriler, husband and wife who own Bowie Pet Shop, where the cat's night shift job is catching mice. The Strilers say that in the day, the screeching of the birds and antics of the puppies in the shop annoy the old cat, so he heads for the sale by owner. 3 bedrooms, off Joyce and East 29th (3400 services. "For the homeless, it's a connection to a pet. Of course, other people get alarmed when a cat brushes up against your leg." comfortable chair to settle in Library Cat, is spending a normal day, entertaining visitors and staff and adding a bit of charm to the 127- well kept, like new, one underground parking space, to the cat," said Lucia He's such a weird, wonderful cat," said librarian Carole Duhamel. "Some people are intimidated by this big building. They may be very relaxing. Duhamel and assistant The big, orange cat, librarian Mary LaBelle are so enamoured of Leo that they talk about writing a children's book about him. When he first started going to the library, staffers would throw him out, but he'd just come back in when someone else opened the door. Eventually, he sneaked his way into the hearts of the librarians. Now, they let him in even when the library is closed to the public, give him food and water, and gladly yield their chairs if he gets there first. REMINDER!! CANADA SAVINGS BOND - 1994/1995 PROGRAM Application forms for Canada Savings Bonds are now available from the Switchboard, 2nd Floor Administration Office. Completed applications should be submitted directly to Payroll Dept. at KEC no later than October 14, 1994. There will be no exceptions to this date. Par^ JJji At closing time, Leo hides and has to be hunted FOR RENT down and forcibly removed. Ground level 2 bedroom suite Once he stayed overnight and set off the burglar alarm three times before the police COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCHANGE Application are now available for employees who are interested in participating in an exchange program with another institution through the Community College Exchange Program. Deadline for submission of applications for exchange in the 95/96 academic year is November 14, 1994. Please call Carol Harrison in Employee Relations (Local 7142) for information and application packages. (^aroiJ'larriSon of a new house. Stove, discovered the intruder was a cat and not a cat burglar. fridge, shared laundry and parking available immediately. Close to Lougheed Mall, parks, SlarJ school and bus. Leave a message at 525-8832. Library Paruii rjCaiji CENTRICITY DEADLINE The deadline for the next Centncity is September 6, 1994. The following are the deadline dates to the end of the year: October 17, 1994 October 31, 1994 November 14, 1994 November 28, 1994 December 12, 1994 ' GLOBE STAFF PHOTO I SUZANNE KREITER Ten-year-old Leo Katz, a.La. Leo tiie Library Cat, makes him¬ self at home in a reading room at the Brockton Public Library. vjl nuw far Thank you! We've received many wonderful suggestions for a newsletter name! Please note ^ The task of choosing the new name has been delayed until the third week of October, as some of the members of the VCC Public Relations and Marketing Committee will be away from the campus until that time.Therefore, we have extended the deadline to October 14, so if you have more ideas or know anyone who does, please send them in, using the form below. Don't forget that the winning suggestion will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to J.J."s Restaurant at City Centre. _2<1 I think the new college newsletter should be called: My name: Department: Campus: Telephone Local: ^ Please send your suggestions to Karen Kelly, Director of College Services, by Friday, October 14. CBIE ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1994 EXPANDING HORIZONS THROUGH STUDENT MOBILITY Student mobility is currently on the agenda of many post-secondary institutions. Educational establishments the world over are starting to see the advantages of encouraging students to experience academic life in another country. THE CANADIAN BUREAU FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Founded in 1966, with antecedents dating to the 1940's, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is a national non-profit educational organization that promotes international development and intercultural understanding through a variety of educational activities and programs in Canada and abroad. Where do Canada and CBIE stand in encouraging greater student mobility? In order to encourage the involvement of Canadian The original mandate of CBIE was to provide post-secondary institutions in various aspects of international education, CBIE conducts research projects, organizes conferences, seminars and support to overseas students. Student mobility was seen as encouraging students, mainly from Africa professional development workshops, provides and Asia , to come to Canada for higher education. Since then, CBIE's concept, and that of the member institutions, has expanded to include students coming from a variety of developing countries and developed countries who recognize the high calibre information and issues publications. It is a resource centre for information on international learners and of Canadian education. training programs on a contractual basis. The concept of "international student" has changed, from the traditional 18-24 year-old in a full-time formal program to encompass trainees, researchers, educational tourists, interns, visiting faculty and noncredit learners. Even among traditional students there has been a shift: there are more graduate students and more graduate women student than ever, and technology on the policies and practices which affect them, both in Canada and elsewhere. CBIE also acts as an agent in developing and administering education and CBIE has an institutional membership of over 100 Canadian universities, community and technical colleges, CEGEPs and school boards, as well as national and local organizations concerned with education and development. A Corporate Partners Program launched in 1993 has ten members keen to develop international education linkages. Many interested individuals are also members. has advanced, with distance learning taking on greater significance. CBIE has had some success in encouraging Canadians to "go international", especially for work. Study destinations remain largely limited to the West (USA, Britain and France account for 90% of the total). Should we expand the concept to encompass exchanges, short-term training programs or other kinds of Canadian presence in a much larger number of countries? FOR A PRELIMINARY PROGRAM AND APPLICATION FORM, CONTACT CECILY MAY AT 871-7178. Ceclj Wkj Through our 1994 Annual Conference, on the theme of Expanding Horizons through Student Mobility, we will look at the changing priorities in this area. We will explore the needs of learners and institutions, the changing profile of the learner, imperatives driving the internationalization or our campuses, and the growing importance of distance education. NOVEMBER 3 TO 6, 1994 VANCOUVER RENAISSANCE HOTEL VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: CRITERIA: are similar to those of B.C. Asia Pacific Awards November 1, 1994 and February 1, 1995 MEXICO THE MEXICO GRANT PROGRAM Your Opportunity To Work or Study IN MEXICO If you want to expand your knowledge of Mexico, forge friendships and working relationships with people from Mexico, and share those experiences with fellow British Columbians on your return, you could qualify for the Mexico Grant Program. The Ministry of Skills, Training and Labour, through the British Columbia Centre for International Education, offers financial awards to public community college or provincial institute students and professional staff eager to develop their understanding of Mexico. These awards are reserved for people who are keenly committed to cross-cultural understanding, recipients represent Canada abroad and are expected to use the experience to promote understanding at home. FOR PROFESSIONAL STAFF The Mexico Grant Program provides financial support enabling recipients to work in an educational institution in Mexico. FOR STUDENTS The Mexico Grant Program provides financial support for award recipients attending rigorous programs of study in Mexico. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Must be Canadian Citizens or landed immigrants, and be permanent residents of British Columbia attending/working in a public community college or provincial institute. For further information and application forms contact Cecily May at 871-7178. OR British Columbia Centre for International Education #950 - 409 Granville Street Vancouver, B.C., V6C 1T2 Phone: (604) 687-2440 Fax: (604) 687-4763 REGISTRATION FORM CERTIFICATE IN INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Background on the Project The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) in cooperation with the British Columbia Centre for International Education (BCCIE) and PROGRAMMING FOR INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE A Workshop Jointly sponsored by the British Columbia Centre for International Education and the UBC Intercultural Training and Resource Centre the Intercultural Training and Resource Centre (ITRC) at the University of British Columbia, has sponsored a pilot project to design a professional development certificate program for International Student Advisors and others involved in international education activities. November 2 & 3, 1994 8:30a.m.- 5:00p.m. each day Vancouver Renaissance Hotel 1133 West Hastings Street Vancouver, B.C. The project arose from requests from international education practitioners who felt that an accredited training program would facilitate professional recognition in their field of work. The learning objective identified for the certificate program was: Registration: $185.00 (Includes materials, refreshment breaks and a light lunch each day). Cheques made payable to BCCIE. Deadlme for Registration is October 14th. Registration is limited to 2 participants/institution, and to provide formalized intercultural instruction for international student advisors, human resource personal and international education practitioners wishing to we are aiming for representation from every province. develop understanding and practical skills to be applied BCCIE Return registration forms to: 215-409 Granville Street within their institution, organization or community. Vancouver, B.C. Phone: (604) 687-2440 Fax: (604) 687-4763 A national needs assessment has been completed, two focus groups have been conducted and an advisory committee has been formed. A final report including recommendations regarding certificate development, course content and delivery options will be submitted by the project team to CBIE in November. Refunds: No refunds will be issued after October 14th. Substitutions will be accepted. Accommodation: 10 Rooms have been block booked at the hotel under the Canadian Bureau for International Education name for November 1 & 2. Deadline for reservations is October 2nd. Relationship of this Workshop to the Certificate Program The proposed certificate program will consist of five units or modules, each of which will require completion of readings, written assignments and an experiential component. One of the proposed modules will be Programming for International Exchange and will cover the theory and practice of pre-departure, on-arrival and re-entry briefings. The workshop, Phone: 689-9211. Institution: Participant'sName: which will focus on pre-departure orientation, will constitute the experiential component of this module, and participants will be eligible to apply for advanced standing should the full certificate program be developed and launched. Registrants in the workshop are cautioned that this subsequent development will require significant funding and cannot be Address: guaranteed at this time. Phone: FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CECILY MAY AT 871-7178. Position: Fax: Cheque Enclosed: Cheque to Follow: